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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-02
Real Estate Boom at Muncie.

cpec1aI InulanapoI1s
MUNCIE, April Newer in the history of
Muncie was there much excitement in real
estate as at the present time. Representatives
of syndicates of immense capital have been in
the city several days buving up real estate, and
some large blocks have been purchased George
Kirby sold one tract yesterday for SIT, 600, while
John Kirby sold twenty-five acres for $S, 100
Business blocks and lots of all descriptions are
being bought and sold, and the building this
season will Guido anything of previous years.
the transactions are all cash. Parties here from
the East claim that Munce has better natural
advantages than Fndlay o.. with plenty of gas
for all purposes and are investing their money
here. Twelve acres. east of the city, was sold
this afternoon for So. 00C cash.
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SuDday-Schooi Convention at Shelbyville.
Special to the indianapolis Journal

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OOHVe"tIou at SHeIDyVIIes
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, April 1.-The Sunday school
convention of this and adjoining counties con-
vened last night at the Presbyterian Church
with good attendance. A number of delegates
arrived to-day. The devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. II. H. Nesslage. and the vel
come address was delivered by Rev r. L.
Hughes. At night the Rev. s. A. Bright. of
Franklin. delivered an address on the subject
1.-The Cali for Christian Training of the Young"
At the morning session, to-day, the appoint
ment OF various committees was made. Rev T.
l.. Hughes spoke upon the Importance and power
of Sabbath schools. and Dr. j. r. Clayton read
paper on 1.-THE Duties Of the Church Member
to the Sabbath school"
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General Fairchild at Richmond.

SpeclaI TO tho IndlanA DOlis journal
RICHMOND, March 3l-On their arrival from
Indianapolis this afternoon, General Fairchild
and party were met by the committee appointed
for the purpose and quite concourse of old vet
Grams, and conducted to his hotel, where he was
honored by great attention until this evening.
when he was escorted by Sol Meredith Post and
visiting G. A. R. men from neighboring posts to
the Grand Opera-nous where there was
most enthusiastic reception rendered him. The
programme was as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-02
MINOR MATTERS.

Ex-Secretary Chandler Hints that Blaine Is
Not the Only Big Republican.
Washington Special to Phila del phia Press.
There is great deal of talk about Mr. Blaine
and the next nomination. but you will find that
the Republican leaders will study over the choice
of their candidates very carefully before they
commit the party to the chances of another de-
feat If Mr. Blaine's friends think that they can
walk into the nomination simply because he
wants it. they will be mistaken don't think
Mr. Blaine will try to crowd himself on the
ticket The Republicans are not going to count
the chances OF protracted loss of power if they
can help it. Therefore. the advisability of the
next Republican nominee will be first very care
fully thought over, and will not be determined
until some general comparison of views can be
had among the party managers of all sections
President Cleveland has done we'll and will have
the united support of his party. There is no
question about that We must see that our can
didate will have the same cordial support.
How the Secretary Inspected q Navy-Yard
Washington SPECIAL.
A hayward official tells this story of recent
visit of Secretary Whitney to the yard: For
week in advance of the Secretarys proposed in
specton but little real work was done in any
division. IL hands from the chiefs down to the
laborers, were occupied in cleaning up Every
unsightly object was removed or covered I'D and
everything put in apple pie order The day
before the expected visit order was issued for
nll employees to report as neatly dressed as posi-
Die, with white shirts and shining shoes About
IL O'clock the Secretarys carriage appeared in
sight All hands were piped to quarters and
fell into effective poses. The entire yard was q
perfect hive Of industry. though every body felt
little nervous in view of the coming ordeal
The carriage stopped just within the gate Mr..
Whitney hopped out. walked across to the Office
of the commandment, shook hands with that
official. trotted back 10 his carriage and was six
blocks away before the salute in his honor could
20 fred. The commandment was so chagrined
that be did not leave ais quarters for three whole
days.
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Light Cavalry Overture Suppe
Conner $ Orchestra.
Gaston Quartet America
Speech General Farchild
Music. Selection, Bohemian Girl Balfe
hecltatlon Original Poem
Mrs. d. NJ Jordan.
Speech. Department Commander Chase
Song The Soldiers Chorus
Sreech- -..-----. Past Commander Bennett
Music. waltz Soldiers Dream
Recitation. THE Night After Shiloh"
Mrs. Crosley. Eaton Woman's Relief Corps.
Speech. -..--..-.---..-....---Gen Gen. VIM. Crosse
Recitation. THE Old Canteen'
Miss Ida Finney.
Music. Serenade Of the Mandolins Desormis
Speeches.
Music The Mill in the Forest Eilenberg
Marching thro' Georgia" Quartet, Orchestra
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
LOCAL AND PENINSULAR
a $4,000 vERDxcr AGAINST THE
n, n. a %.
The Ooatrsct Sos two steamers Re
ceivea by s'ue%y q Jomes-A Rort
which is tn Draw Esus Two Feet
of Water

The Pussy & J4aies Company has re-
ceived the contraGi for building steel
dispatch and supply boat for the torpedo
station in Newport harbor, Rhode Island.
The vessel will be 80 feet long and 15 feet
beam. Work has airesdy begun on her
and she will be conpleted in q couple Of
months, 80 as to be Of use during the ap-
preaching summer. They have also re-
ceiyed the contrast for q side, wheel
steamer 100 feet long and which is to
draw but two feet Of water, for service on
the Mamore river, In Bolivia, South
America. This IL shallow river contain
ing rapids. which vessels are unable to
pass. The vessel, when completed, will
be shipped to her destination Ia sections,
and workmen from this city will be sent
to reconstruct the vessel ON her arrival.
The material for her construction must
be carried by Indians TO that portion of
the river which she 10 TO navigate as there
are no railroads. Tht railway started By
q contractor named Collins of Philadel-
phia has been abandoned. II will be re-
membered that one of these vessels, the
Metropolis, while taking railroad sup
plies for the enterprise was wrecked OFF
Cape Haiteras, in 1878, about the same
time that the unfortunate United States
steamer Huron went down. Despite her
shallowness the new steamer will he able
TO carry 100 tons of freight. She will
ply on the upper part of the stream and,
upon arriving at the rapids, the freight is
transferred by Indians to another vessel
beyond the rapids. Work on her has
already been begun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
A NIAtoh-maker burned.

William D. Walker of Landenberg, Pa,
was severely burned yesterday week by
the explosion of some chemicals in the
new match factory at that place and with
which he was working. An exchange speak
irg of the accident says: w. v. Walker,
proprietor Of the Landenberg hotel, was
working with some explosive material, of
u rhosphorous nature, at the match fac.
tory, innocent Of his danger, when
an explosion followed burning his face
very severely, also his right arm. His
eyes were also very much injured, he not
being able on Wednesday to open them,
but his physicisn, DR.. j. S. Hudders of
Avondale, hopes 10 be able to save the
sight of both. Mr.. Walker is stock
holder in the factory and was experiment.
ing with the material simply from curl
osity, butat the samet time wholly ignorant
Of the danger attending il. He is getting
along, however, as we'll as could be ex-
pected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
SKIPPING NEWS ooMrEAIxr.


Fridays Philadelphia Record says
The revival of the law of 1898 which
makes Wilmington. Del, port of entry
for all vessels 4S hours after arriving at
the Delaware Breakwater, has caused
complaint upon the part Of shipping men
and importers in Philadrlphia, New York
and Boston. At the request of the secre-
tary of the treasury the matter has been
investigated by Special Treasury Agent
Hanion, and his report has been sent to
Washington. The difficrlty began last
summer. when the collector of the port
of Wilmington, Del +, insisted upon the
observance of the law and compelled
captains of vessels arriving at the Break
water for orders TO travel from Lewes to
Wilmington and enter. This ent,iled
journey of 100 miles, causing delay and
annoyance, together with the payment OF
additional fees, from which latter the
compensation of the Wilmington collector
is derived.
Previous administrations had allowed
the law to be considered o dead letter,
and up to 1896 no attempt had been made
to enforce it. Lewes has been port of
call as we'll as a harbor of refuge for
nearly 100 years. the same rs Cork is for
Great Britain and the Continent of
Europe. Il was found that the opera
tons of the ancient act had the effsc6 of
driving vessels from the Breakwater to.
Hampton Roads and Sandy Hook whore
the complained of restrictions are not
pushed with such exsotness, and tits
desertion was found TO seriously iRtsrfere
with the commerce of PhilaGeiphia.
About $25, 600 900 has been spent in
completing the Breakwater, which is the
fayorite place for sending vessels for or
ders from all parts of the world. Since
last summer the enforcement Of the law
has caused great Inconvenience, and has
almost aimed tue business of 0O0 peo-
pie who live in that section of the country
and who carry on trade with the shipping
people.
10 remedy the evil reaulting from the
enforcement of the old law the senators
from Delaware introduced bill in Con
gress TO make Lewes q port of entry and
clearance, but this Was not found 10 meet
the case, because under the laws vessel
must discharge it's cargo at the port of
entry.
Collector Cadwalader has taken an
active part in this matter, and il is
believed that he has recommended to the
Secretary of the Treasury that the oper-
ations Of the law be practically suspended
Special Agent Hanlon's report recon-
mends that the order of last summer re-
quiring vessel captains to make entry at
Wilmington be withdrawn in order to
bring back the trade to the Breakwater
and to accommodate the
shipping men of the three great cities of
the country.
The aotion,of the secretary of the treas
ury is awaited with the greatest anxiety,
as the shipping men of the entire world
are interested in the measure. 1t is
believed that the collector at Wilmington
will receive instructions in short time
not to be so exacting as he has been in
the past, and that salary will be fixed
for his office. This will obviate the diff
Guilty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
rarSrrr,s VIEW REoroR.
Trey's Hsegres at sss Loss an His
RemovAA.

HAoMADpkAhs
The Rev. DR.. Henry, senior assistant
rector of the leading Episcopal church of
Troy, N. Y, has formally afoepted
call Of the sestry Of Trinity
parish, this city, to accept the
vacant rectorship. DIR. Henry is q
young man and has been in full
charge of the Troy parish for two
years, which ia considered an
ample endorsement of his abilities, aside
from the hearty commendation which has
been extended In his behalf from various
individual sources. DIR. Henry has not
fixed the time for entering upon his duties
here, but it is hardly probable that he will
locate here permanently until after the
conclusion Of his Lenten duties in his
present field of labor.
The Troy, N. y, Tines Of Thursday,
speaks as follows OF DR.. Henry:
"The Rev. Fl. Ashton Henry, priest In
charge at St. Paul's Church, has resigned,
the resignation to take effect about March
oath. This action was taken to enable Mr..
Henry to accept o call to the rectorate Of
Trinity parish, Wilmington, DEL, ono OF the
oldest parishes In the country. Secretary
of State Bayard Is one Of the vestrymen OF
Trinity parish. The old church building,
now used for mission work and In charge
OF the assistant restsrs was built. In 1898.
Mr.. Henry came TO this city In December,
1884, as assistant rector of Christ Church
January lat, 1885, he became the assistant
rector Of st. Pauls Church. The death Of
the rector, the Rev. DIR. HARRISON. occurred
soon atterward and the charge OF the parish
devolved upon Mr.. Henry. This important
trust has been discharged with remarkable
ability. While the many friends and ad-
mtrers OF Mr.. Henry In this city will regret
his removal to another place, they will all
join In congratulation upon the deserved
promotion that has come to him, and In
both the wish and confidence that his faith
fulness, ability and kindness Of heart and
manner will bring him continued successin
his work."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
NOW oa.,le runrah-Innd.

Editor Gazette and Journal. If you will
allow me the space in your valuable
paper would like to take this method of
communicating TO the citizens of New
CASTLE my ideas of what I consider a
high handed act. The case is lust this
There are a few property-holders who
own long strip of marsh-land that skirts
the northern part of the city. Now, this
marsh is virtually of no use to the city of
New Oastle and the probabilities
are that il will remain so for years
to come. What want most particularly
TO call your attention TO is this.
One of these parties Interested in this
marsh has burdened himself with the
'.lazy mans load" and is urging upon the
members of our Legislature the necessity
of passing bill authorizing the city Of
New Castle to borrow fifteen thousand
($15,0 ,000) dollars for the purpose of
draining this marsh laud. Now would
like to know of what benefit this could
possibly be to the city or to its inhabi-
tants. One argument in its favor, it is
said, is at will increase the health Of the
town." Well 1 will wager almost any
thing that If these parties who are in
favor of this outrageous act will take the
trouble to examine into the health of
all the cities of Pennsylvania and
Delaware there will be but few places
that will compare favorably with New
CASTLE. This city has been noted for its
long-lived citizens. No, Mr.. Editor, il is
not the health of the town these gentle
men are looking after. They have ex-
amined this property carefully and have
considered the cost, and after very very
wise deliberation they concluded the
people would have to help them. Hence
the excuse. Their true idea is to prevail
on our representatives to pass this bill.
1t would increase the value of this prop
erty very much, and cost them who are
directly interested very little. Every
citizen of this place knows we are
paying heavy enough tax now which
does not more than meet the legitimate
and necessary expenses of the city gov
eminent, without being burdened with
an extra assessment to benefit few iudi-
viduals who have not the backbone 10
pay their own bills. / am in favor of i'm
proyements, but give US none of this
kind. would cali the special attention
Of the citizens Of New Castle 10 tkia
cheeky piece of jobbsry before IL is too
late, and let all hands act in the matter.
SUBSCRIBER.
New CASTLE, February Gath.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

ODD FELLOWS VISIT.
Rose Tree Lodge the Guest OF Fair.
fax Last Evenfngs


Fairfax Lodge. No. s, /. o. o. r., enter
tanned Rose Tree Lodge No. 275 of Delaware
county, Pa, Friday. Fairfax Lodge meet
ing was called short time earlier than usual
and the routine business was dispased of
before the arrival OF the guests. The home
lodge conferred the second and third de-
grees on three candidates. P. g., Harry G..
Greenfield of the visiting lodge In behalf OF
that organization presented Fairfax Lodge
with the portrait OF Brother Nicholas
Spencer, who died about two years ago,
while under the care OF the Rose Tree Odd
Fellows, at 80 years of age. p. g., A. r.
Lewis accepted the portrait for Fairfax and
expressed much pleasure at the good feel
Ing existing between the two lodges and
spoke gratefully OF the care bestowed upon
Brother Spencer during his illness and the
lnterment OF the remains, which was made
In Philadelphia.
Mr.. Greenfield afterward presented to G..
o. Naylor "hog of new breed" which
was received with an amusing reference
to his porkship. The breed proved to be
a cashmere bouquet emitting delightful
odor. Numerous pleasantries were In
dulged in, the outcome of a previous In
terehange of visits. In the auditorium Of
the hall supper was served the guests by
James O. Layton Of Second and King
streets, member of Mural Lodge OF
Pennsgrove. After the substantial repast
had been discussed d. G. NJ. John M.
Whitford extended formal welcome to
the guests and an informal entertainment,
including vocal and instrumental music,
and dancing, followed, which was partic-
ipated In by members OF the lodges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
AYALUABLE INVENTION.



volving show window.
A patent has been granted to John p.
Doughten, No. 410 Market street, for
what is called revolving show window.
It is most remarkable and practical idea
and, outside of storekeepers who would
be more specially interested in the inven-
tion, it will attract the attention of all.
At light touch of the finger the i'm
mense glass case, filling the entire Of the
interior of the show-window, swings
easily around, giving room-way for two
or three persons to pass in for any needed
purpose such as fixing up the window
with show-goods.
The invention, which is an original
idea of Mr.. Doughten comprises large
glass and mahogany show case filling. 10
feet in hight and the whole breadth of
the window, swung upon central per-
pendicular pivot upon which it reyolves
with beautiful precision when closed
making Theoretically sealed window af-
fording double exhibit to the street, and
third exhibit of goods to those inside
the store. But the peculiar advantage of
the design to the public is that bya slight
touch the immense glass case is made to
revolve, showing q succession of varied
goods to the customer independent of
what is exhibited in the window proper.
Many who have seen the invention pro-
nounce it an extremely valuable one and
as storekeepers FAY, something that has
long been needed by them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
POMONA GRANGE.
Grange Officers unstailed for Sus-
sex OeUnty.

Grange Officers Hnstailed for SHs-
sex County.
Special Correspondenceo Of Gazette and Journal
GEORGETOWN, Feb. rs. 5.--Pursuant to a
call issued for the purpose, large num-
ber of representatives from each of the
ten subordinate oranges of Sussex county
met here on Thursday in Midland grange
hall for the purpose of organizing Po-
mona grange for Sussex county. Worthy
State Master A. N. Brown of Wyoming
called the convention to order and in a
stirring address stated the object of the
meeting and the necessity for its organi-
zation in order to effect the completion of
organization in the State, as with a Po-
mona grange for Sussex county each Of
the counties of the State would then have
its own county grange.
John @. Higgins Of Delaware City, and
worthy lecturer of the State Grange, ad-
dressed the meeting upon the "Grange
and Its Teachings" He was followed by
E. Fl. Bancroft of Camden, chairman of
the executive committee of the State
Grange, who spoke at length upon our
Business Relations.n He was followed
by John J. Rosa of Milford, past master
OF State Grange, who in an able address
bnOWeu whAt the grange mad accomplished
since its organization 20 years ago, and
more especially what the results of grange
effort are in our State.
After the addresses which were able
and instructive it was decided by unani-
nous vote to organize Pomona grange
for Sussex county. State Master Brown
completed the organization at once, when
the new Pomona elected the following
officers W. NJ, George A. Jones, Mid.
land grange; w. o., T. G. Perry, Oak
Grove grange; W. s., j. M. Steel, Wash
ington grange; W. A. s., ]. E. M. Bur-
ton, Fairmount; w. O., N. Horsey, Little
Greek; w. T., G. W. Horsey, Laurel
W. s., S. h. Messicz, Sunnyside; W. l.,
M. L. Blanchard, Sunnyside; w. g. K,
L. W. Murray, Friendship. Pomona, Miss
NJ. A. Jones, Midland; Flora, Miss Sallie
Raiters, Sunnyside; Ceres, Mrs. Lore
Bountig, Oak Grove; L. A. s., Mrs. j. P.
Hollad, Evergreen. The officers were in
stalled, and the first quarterly meeting of
the Pomona grange of Sussex county will
convene in this place the third Thursday
in March. :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

The car shops Of this city are busier now
than they have been for several years, and
they are keeping pace with the ship-yards.
The jackson q Sharp Company has been
taking on hakds for several weeks past, and
new hands are constantly arriving from
places outside Of Wilmington and find
ready employment. They are building ten
sleepers for the B. q D. railroad and over
hauling large number of Woodruff cars,
besides other new work, employing about
800 men. The Harlan d HollingsWorth
Company is building also ten sleepers and
ten parlor cars for the B. d o. railroad The
Pullman shops are as busy as ever at over
hauling Pullman oBrs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
Rlovyn ARaln.t ,l,o sr,dae ..

The steamer New York, in going out Of
the Ohristiana Thursday afternoon in tow
Of the tugs Ocean King, Taurus and
Martha, ran into the southern approach
of Third street. bridge, causing consider
able damage. The wind was blowing hard
from the west, and despite the most
strenuous efforts of the tug boats and the
pilot on the steamer, the latter was forced
against the draw. The tide being thigh, she
tore away some 15 Of her stanchions,
which support the main deck, besides, de-
molishing the bearings and the floor of
the end of the approach. After being ex-
tricated, she was towed to the Delaware
river and the Ocean King started with her
for New York. The damage to the bridge
is being repaired to-day by workmen from
the Harlan q Hollingsworth Oompany's
shop, and, in the meantime, the passage
of teams has been stopped across the
bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
WAGES INCREASED.


Committees in chicago Agree on "A
New ScAie of Wages.
CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-A committee Of the
Chicago daily newspaper association and
committee of the Typographical Union,
held conference yesterday and agreed
on new scale of wages Compositors
will henoeforth receive 46 cents per /, 900
ems on morning newspapers and Al cents
on evening papers. Advertisements will
be set by the week. No change was made in
the hours, The agreement will remain in
force FIVE years, beginning March 9th.
Changes in the agreement can be made
only on 80 days previous notice, and all
difficulties are to be settled by joint
committee composed of two members of
the newspaper association and the Typo
graphical Union, which if unable to agree
will select an arbiter whose decision shall
be final and binding upon all parties.